Tag: heritage
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GUEST OPINION: Safeguard Colorado’s outdoor heritage in the constitution
Colorado’s identity has always been tied to the outdoors. From the high plains to the Western Slope, generations of Coloradans have relied on — and cared for — our wildlife and natural landscapes. Hunting and fishing are not just traditions here; they are foundational to how we conserve wildlife, fund habitat restoration, and pass down a deep respect for…
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Colorado Springs ROTC instructor hopes to preserve up to 300 commemorative Navy plaques
In 2017, Doherty High School’s senior naval science instructor started a project to honor the wartime contributions of service members from Colorado Springs. Five years later, with the help of a local mural artist, retired Navy Capt. Greg Thomas’ project was completed. Dubbed the Hall of Honor, the project consists of a two-wall mural festooned…